This late O'Jays album heats up the mood with its sweet choruses and rich soul.
The album features a deep baritone voice and thick harmonies, and is filled with calming mid-to-slow soul. The smooth production and elegant vocals stand out, and you can really feel the group's maturity.
The O'Jays' signature rich harmonies breathe softly amidst a calming sound of soft synths and guitars, and the relaxed mid-to-slow flow continues naturally. Their cover of Bob Dylan's "Emotionally Yours" features a subdued arrangement that makes use of the space, exuding a quiet warmth. The overall album has a calm presence with fewer notes, and the vocal expression that the late O'Jays valued is expressed honestly, resulting in a finish that emphasizes a mellow depth rather than richness.
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A:
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1)
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Don't Let Me Down
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2)
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Something For Nothing
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Emotionally Yours (R & B Version)
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4)
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Respect
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5)
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Keep On Lovin' Me
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6)
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Love & Trust
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7)
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Don't You Know True Love
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B:
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Emotionally Yours (Gospel Version)
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2)
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That's How Love Is
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3)
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Closer To You
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If I Find Love Again
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Keep On Pleasin' Me
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6)
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Lies
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7)
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Make It Feel Good
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Art Direction - Henry Marquez
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Design - Lu Ann Graffeo
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Executive-Producer - Ron Fair
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Mastered By - Ted Jensen
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Photography By - Jeffrey Scales
